om

(noun)

A sacred, mystical syllable used to invoke God in Hindu prayer and meditation.

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Examples of om in the following topics:

  • Hindu Sculpture

    • Hindu sculpture is also characterized by a number of recurring holy symbols, including the om, an invocation of the divine consciousness of God; the swastika, a symbol of auspiciousness; and the lotus flower, a symbol of purity, beauty, prosperity, fertility, and transcendence.

  • Architecture of Hindu Temples

    • Hindu art is also characterized by a number of recurring holy symbols, including the om, an invocation of the divine consciousness of God; the swastika, a symbol of auspiciousness; and the lotus flower, a symbol of purity, beauty, fertility, and transcendence.